House of Commons research: Economic update: Middle East conflict and the UK economy 24th March 2026 The House of Commons Library has published a new briefing relating to the conflict in the Middle East and its effects on the UK economy. According to the... Articles
What is a Right to Food? 24th March 2026 The politically-contested debate around introducing a statutory Right to Food in the UK has grown significantly in recent years, driven by rising food... Articles
Local government plays a key role in better food systems 17th March 2026 The Government can set a Food Strategy but delivery of it will largely come from local commitment and action. Local government can, and should, be at the centre... Articles
Sustain report: Unlocking the potential of procurement 13th March 2026 The new Sustain article reports on new findings from its “Bridging the Gap” programme, which explores how public food procurement - particularly school meals... Articles
Conservatives announce tightened British food labelling policy 6th March 2026 The Conservatives have announced that only food made in Britain will be able to be labelled as such, should the party form the next government. Shoppers in the... Articles
How the Middle East escalation could affect food prices 4th March 2026 The recent escalation involving Iran could push food prices higher globally, but mostly indirectly rather than through immediate shortages of food itself. The... Articles
Once valued at £1bn, what the £33m BrewDog sale means for investing 4th March 2026 The sale of BrewDog to the US drinks and cannabis group Tilray Brands is a striking moment for investors in the craft brewing sector and signals a shift in how... Articles
4 implications of the SFI reset for domestic food production 25th February 2026 The government announced a widely-expected reset of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), the main “green payment” scheme for farmers in England that... Articles
Food Waste Reforms: Like most food reform comes with the hope of behaviour change 11th February 2026 England’s new food waste legislation is being framed as a landmark environmental reform, but behind the rhetoric sits a complex question of cost, deliverability... Articles